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Transit & Streets ·
Stretch of I-75 in Detroit to close this weekend for construction
A stretch of I-75 in Detroit will close this weekend for construction, starting Friday night.
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Business & Economy ·
DTE, Consumers sue to block voter-approved Proposal 2
DTE Energy and Consumers Energy are suing to block Proposal 2, which restricts political giving, arguing it violates free speech rights.
Read at BridgeDetroit
Schools ·
Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan governor’s race, defeating John James
Jocelyn Benson will become Michigan's 50th governor after defeating Republican John James, with Democrats also poised to hold majorities in the Legislature.
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- Chalkbeat DetroitJocelyn Benson is Michigan’s next governor. Here’s what education will look like in her administration.
- Planet DetroitJocelyn Benson wins Michigan governor’s race, defeating John James
- BridgeDetroitJocelyn Benson is Michigan’s next governor. Here’s what education will look like in her administration.
Elections ·
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator
El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat. Outlier Media · By Joey Cappelletti, The Associated Press ·
Elections ·
Michigan voters ban DTE money from state politics: ‘David beat Goliath’
Michigan voters pass Proposal 2, which bans campaign spending from regulated electric and gas utilities and major government contractors.
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Schools ·
Dearborn voters approve $1.5 billion school bond
Dearborn Public Schools will proceed with a $1.5 billion bond after 68% of voters supported it. District leaders cite two decades of underspending on infrastructure.
DevelopingElections ·
Five win Detroit school board seats, according to unofficial results
Georgia Lemmons, Jameel Smith, LaMar Lemmons, Bessie Harris and Aliya Moore won five seats on the Detroit school board, according to unofficial results.
Public Safety ·
Detroit eviction cases could be reshaped by court ruling
Landlords across Michigan could be barred from evicting tenants for unpaid rent if their properties lack required rental certificates. Outlier Media · Aaron Mondry ·
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Business & Economy ·
DTE plans to sell non-utility Vantage business
DTE Energy will sell its non-utility Vantage business, expected to raise $3 billion for a $44 billion investment plan.
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Elections ·
What Michigan election results mean for data centers, DTE, clean energy
Democrats won control of the governor's office and both chambers of the Michigan Legislature, and voters passed a ban on political spending by utilities.
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Around Town ·
Detroit, meet your new representatives in Lansing and Washington D.C.
Detroiters on Tuesday overwhelmingly elected Democrats to represent them at the national and state levels.
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Politics
DevelopingElections ·
Hamtramck mayoral recount: Mahmood ruled eligible to hold office after election chaos
The City of Hamtramck is inching closer to getting a new mayor as the Wayne County Board of Canvassers are expected to certify the results on Wednesday.
Read at FOX 2 Detroit
DevelopingCity Hall ·
Highland Park mayor to request recount after community leader wins
Shamayim 'Mama Shu' Harris garnered 50% of the votes to narrowly defeat incumbent Highland Park Mayor Glenda McDonald, according to unofficial results.
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Elections ·
Judge with 6-year suspension elected by Detroit voters
Kahlilia Davis, a judge with a six-year suspension, was elected by voters, according to WDIV Local 4. The report examines how she appeared on Detroit's ballot.
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Elections ·
Oakland and Wayne County voters pass milage for historical museums | The Metro
The milage will primarily fund three institutions in Wayne County and give support to smaller, local history museums.
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Elections ·
Rashida Tlaib discusses goals for new Congressional term
Rep. Rashida Tlaib told CBS News Detroit what residents of District 12 raised on the campaign trail and her hopes for the upcoming Congressional term.
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Elections ·
Rep.-elect Christina Hines discusses role in Congress
Rep.-elect Christina Hines, who won Michigan's 10th District seat in the Nov. 3 election, told CBS News Detroit about her upcoming role.
Read at CBS News Detroit
Housing
Housing & Homelessness ·
Tenant says roaches persist at City Place Detroit apartments
A tenant at City Place Detroit said roaches made her unit unlivable, and she moved out four days after moving in.
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Safety
Public Safety ·
Oakland County Sheriff ends Flock Safety drone contract
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office ended its Flock Safety drone contract, and county Parks dropped license plate readers, after months of debate.
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Public Safety ·
Man killed in early morning shooting on Detroit's west side near I-96
Detroit police are investigating a fatal shooting in the early morning hours of Thursday.
Read at FOX 2 Detroit
Public Safety ·
Madison Heights Spirit Halloween shooting suspect charged with first-degree murder
The suspect in the Madison Heights Spirit Halloween shooting has been charged Monday afternoon after being arraigned in court.
Read at FOX 2 Detroit
Public Safety ·
Harper Woods school administrator accused of assaulting custodian
A Harper Woods High School administrator, 55, is accused of sexually assaulting a custodian at the school. Investigators say part of it was captured on security cameras.
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Public Safety ·
Man charged after police chase through Macomb County
Police say Demarco Vines, 34, led officers on a pursuit through three Macomb County communities before his arrest in Eastpointe. He faces multiple felony charges.
Public Safety ·
Annapolis High School student killed in Dearborn car crash
A student at Annapolis High School was killed in a car crash at Monroe and Beech Streets in Dearborn.
Read at FOX 2 Detroit
Transit
Transit & Streets ·
Sterling Heights exploring passenger rail service to Detroit
City officials in Sterling Heights are exploring ways to turn a freight rail corridor into a public passenger route to downtown Detroit and Detroit Metro Airport.
Transit & Streets ·
Gordie Howe bridge path updates hours for winter season
The multi-use path on the Gordie Howe International Bridge is changing its hours for the winter season after opening this summer.
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Business
Business & Economy ·
DVM Utilities halts operations at northwest Detroit crusher
DVM Utilities, Inc. began operating in northwest Detroit last fall with a state permit but without required city permits. It halted operations this year after a complaint.
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Business & Economy ·
Hazel Park woman, officer injured in gruesome dog attack
It was a gruesome scene in Hazel Park on Saturday when several dogs attacked their owner, causing her to suffer multiple injuries.
Read at FOX 2 Detroit
Business & Economy ·
Mr. Puffs opens first U.S. location in Royal Oak
Canadian dessert chain Mr. Puffs opened its first U.S. location along Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak. A ribbon-cutting was held Thursday.
City Life
Around Town ·
Can DTE build 2 gas plants and still meet Michigan’s 2040 carbon-free goal?
DTE Electric wants to build two gas plants and add carbon capture later to comply with Michigan's 2040 clean energy law.
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Around Town ·
Why Detroiters chose Democratic Socialists | The Metro
Donavan McKinney will join Rashida Tlaib in Congress representing Detroit and nearby suburbs. They're both Democratic Socialists.
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Around Town ·
How Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson won Michigan: Big turnout, Democratic shifts
Record turnout for a midterm and statewide shifts towards Democrats meant a big night for Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson.
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Schools ·
Detroit schools and MSU launch special education teacher program
Detroit Public Schools Community District and Michigan State University launched an initiative letting district teachers pursue an online special education master's with an autism endorsement.
Schools ·
Westland mother says son wandered off school playground
A Westland mother said her nonverbal 10-year-old wandered off the Johnson Upper Elementary playground. She said staff did not know how long he was gone.
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Sports ·
Golden Knights beat Red Wings 2-1 with late goal by Connelly
Trevor Connelly scored with 1:42 left to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.
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